The 2011 Lusitano Collection™
February 23 – 26, 2011
Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
West Palm Beach, FL – USA
The Lusitano Collection™ International Horse Auction is an annual event which takes place during the Winter Equestrian Festival in West Palm Beach, Florida. This prestigious auction gives interested buyers the opportunity to purchase Brazilian horses without the hassle of import fees or quarantine periods. The event provides interested buyers with the unique opportunity to meet with and buy directly from the breeders, rather than an agent, while enjoying the additional benefits of test-riding all of the horses and viewing their veterinarian records, including most recent x-rays. Since its debut in the United States in 2008, it has become an established presence in the equestrian event and social calendar of West Palm Beach, Florida.
Our experienced professional team, composed of breeders, international riders and veterinarians, work together throughout the year to handpick the healthiest, most desirable FEI™ quality sport horses for the auction. These Lusitanos, which are born on the breeders’ farms, are carefully handled at every stage of development, from halter training to trailer loading and standing in cross ties before they even begin training under saddle. A supervised group of highly skilled riders works with the horses using classical dressage methods. Only the horses that possess three correct gaits, demonstrate a positive attitude, and are considered to be mature continue in the training program. Many of them compete in local horse shows before traveling to the United States.